Pink Himalayan salt is a mined crystal salt found in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. It is derived from the crystal particles of minerals known as sodium chloride (NaCl). Himalayan salt can be crystallized from natural deposits in many different shapes and sizes with a wide range of colors ranging from light pink to deep purple. The crystals range in density from extremely fine to stiff and irregular in structure. Some Himalayan salt crystals have numerous white flecks while others are pure white.
Pink Himalayan salt can be bought both in powder and in granular form. Both forms are used for various purposes depending on the crystal type and their impurities. Himalayan coarse salt is popularly used for seasoning and cooking while Pink Himalayan salt is best suited for its decorative properties and is commonly used for spa therapy. Regular table salt is seldom used in the bath because it is too coarse and even harmful for skin health.
Although Pink Himalayan salt can be purchased without any prescription from a registered pharmacy store in Pakistan, you should still follow healthcare regulations for buying it and never buy it from an untrained person. Himalayan crystal salt can have trace minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorus and zinc in it. There may also be a small quantity of sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate in small quantities. These trace minerals enhance and add to the therapeutic qualities of Pink Himalayan salt.
Although Himalayan salt can provide numerous health benefits, it can also cause some side effects especially if it is not used properly. Himalayan pink salt causes diarrhea and flatulence in some people. This happens when the salt gets into the digestive system and becomes unable to get rid of the impurities in the body. Even though this side effect is not dangerous, many people do not prefer it and avoid using it. Many people consider the side effects and the lack of minerals to be a trade off for the added health benefits that they receive from it.
Although it is very true that the sea salt is more effective than the ground variety, it is still recommended that you use Pink Himalayan salt after boiling for at least five minutes. The reason for this is that the water becomes softer when it passes through the salt. It is believed that this process helps improve the water's ability to absorb minerals in the body. In addition to this belief, many Pakistani researchers found out that the regular consumption of the mineral improves the quality of life for individuals living in the desert regions of Pakistan as well as those living in the southwestern part of the country.
Another mineral content that you can get from Pink Himalayan salt is iron. This is because the mineral increases the level of hemoglobin which helps the body retain iron. Other minerals found in the salt include zinc and magnesium. Both these minerals are important to the overall health of the person consuming it.
There are other uses of the mineral that people have discovered. For example, Pink Himalayan salt has been found to help in relieving some of the symptoms of arthritis. It is also believed that it can help relieve other types of problems such as headaches, insomnia and sinus problems. If you take proper care of the crystals that you buy, then you will be able to use its properties to get better results when it comes to your cooking and bath salts as well.
You can get this mineral in two different forms. The first one is mined naturally and the other one is manufactured artificially. Natural Pink Himalayan salt can only be found in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. However, artificially mined salt is available all over the world.